Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany

Places to visit near Heretsried

Heretsried is a town in Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany, home to about 1,047 people. Within 50 km by road there are 159 places to visit — 64 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints and 11 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Staufenberg (3 km), St. Stephan (4 km) and Pfarrkirche "Mariä Verkündigung" (7 km).

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Heretsried, Bavaria
Heretsried, Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heretsried at a glance

Location
Swabia district, Bavaria, Germany
Population
about 1,047
Coordinates
48.4597° N, 10.7360° E
Places within 50 km
159 (159 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Heretsried

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Forts & heritage near Heretsried

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Heretsried. The closest is Gablingen Castle (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Heretsried

100 churches within 100 km of Heretsried. The closest is St. Stephan (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Heretsried

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Heretsried. The closest is Staufenberg (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heretsried

20 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heretsried. The closest is Lechaue Westlich Todtenweis (15 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Heretsried

10 museums within 100 km of Heretsried. The closest is Deutsche Barockgalerie (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Heretsried

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Heretsried. The closest is Kaisersee (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Heretsried

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heretsried
  2. 7 km Pfarrkirche "Mariä Verkündigung" · church, Swabia
  3. 5 km St. Stephan · church, Swabia
  4. 1 km Staufenberg · viewpoint, Swabia
  5. 9 km St. Sebastian · church, Swabia
  6. 3 km Gablingen Castle · heritage site, Swabia
  7. 8 km Back to Heretsried

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How to reach Heretsried

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heretsried by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage64121Gablingen Castle (8 km)
    Churches63100St. Stephan (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints321Staufenberg (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1120Lechaue Westlich Todtenweis (15 km)
    Museums210Deutsche Barockgalerie (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs57Kaisersee (18 km)
    Caves17Hexenküche (50 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Eyüp-Sultan-Moschee (15 km)
    Parks44Hofgarten (19 km)
    Other attractions22Kloster Thierhaupten (21 km)

    Heretsried: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heretsried?

    Staufenberg (viewpoint, about 3 km), St. Stephan (church, about 4 km), Pfarrkirche "Mariä Verkündigung" (church, about 7 km), Gablingen Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), St. Sebastian (church, about 8 km), Schloss Aystetten (heritage site, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Heretsried?

    159 places on Spotwander: 64 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Heretsried?

    Gablingen Castle, about 8 km by road; Schloss Aystetten (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Heretsried?

    St. Stephan, about 4 km by road; Pfarrkirche "Mariä Verkündigung" (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Heretsried?

    Staufenberg, about 3 km by road; Schuttberg (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heretsried?

    Start in Heretsried, visit Pfarrkirche "Mariä Verkündigung", then St. Stephan, then Staufenberg, then St. Sebastian, then Gablingen Castle, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heretsried?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Heretsried

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Heretsried’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Heretsried on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.